Complete 200-Question and answers
Section 1: Nutrition Fundamentals
Question 1. What is the definition of nutrition?
A. The study of how food tastes and is prepared
B. The science that studies how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish
and affect body functions and health
C. The process of cooking and preserving food
D. The study of agricultural food production
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nutrition is defined as the science that studies how nutrients
and compounds in foods nourish and affect body functions and health.
Question 2. How many classes of nutrients are essential for human
health?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: The six classes of essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fats
(lipids), proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Question 3. Which of the following nutrients are classified as
macronutrients?
A. Vitamins and minerals
B. Carbohydrates, fats, and protein
C. Water and vitamins
D. Minerals and protein
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Macronutrients are required in gram amounts per day and
include carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Micronutrients (vitamins and
minerals) are required in milligram or microgram amounts.
Question 4. Which nutrients yield energy and how much energy per gram
does carbohydrate provide?
A. 2 kcal per gram
B. 4 kcal per gram
C. 7 kcal per gram
D. 9 kcal per gram
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Carbohydrate provides 4 kcal per gram, protein provides 4 kcal
per gram, fat provides 9 kcal per gram, and alcohol provides 7 kcal per
gram (non-nutrient).
Question 5. One gram of fat yields how many calories?
A. 4 calories
B. 7 calories
C. 9 calories
D. 11 calories
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fat is the most energy-dense macronutrient, providing 9
calories per gram.
Question 6. One gram of protein yields how many calories?
A. 2 calories
B. 4 calories
C. 7 calories
D. 9 calories
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein provides 4 calories per gram, the same as
carbohydrate.
, Question 7. Alcohol provides how many calories per gram?
A. 4 calories
B. 7 calories
C. 9 calories
D. 0 calories
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol is not a nutrient but provides 7 kcal per gram.
Question 8. Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A. Carbohydrate
B. Protein
C. Vitamin C
D. Fat
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required in milligram
or microgram amounts and do not yield energy.
Question 9. Which of the following is NOT an energy-yielding nutrient?
A. Carbohydrate